Which of the following statements about cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting is correct?

A. Using the cash basis of accounting, if payment is received before delivery of goods or a service, net income is affected when goods or services are delivered.
B. Using the accrual basis of accounting, if payment is received before delivery of goods or a service, revenue is recorded at the time the payment is received.
C. Using the accrual basis of accounting, if payment is received after delivery of goods or a service, an asset is recorded at the time the good or service was delivered.
D. Using the cash basis, if payment is received after delivery of goods or a service, deferred revenue is recorded.


Answer: C

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